| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 324 pages) : illustrations |
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Sustainable agriculture reviews, 2210-4410 ; volume 20 |
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Sustainable agriculture reviews ; v. 20.
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| Contents |
Preface; Contents; Contributors; About the Editors; Chapter 1: Nanoagriculture and Water Quality Management; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Classification of Nanomaterials; 1.2.1 Nanoparticles; 1.2.1.1 Inorganic Nanoparticles; 1.2.1.2 Flame Spray Synthesis; 1.2.1.3 Laser Induced Gas Evaporation Method; 1.2.1.4 Plasma Based Nanoparticles Production; 1.2.1.5 Co-precipitation Method; 1.2.1.6 Sol-Gel Method for Inorganic Nanoparticles Synthesis; 1.2.2 Nanoclays; 1.2.3 Nanoemulsions; 1.2.3.1 Production of Nanoemulsion; 1.2.3.2 High-Pressure Homogenization; 1.2.3.3 Ultrasound; 1.2.3.4 High-Speed Devices |
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1.2.3.5 Membrane Emulsification1.2.3.6 Spontaneous Emulsification; 1.2.3.7 Solvent Displacement; 1.2.3.8 Emulsion Inversion and Phase Inversion Point; 1.3 Nanotechnology and Research Trends in Agriculture; 1.3.1 Nanoscale Carriers; 1.3.2 Fabricated Xylem Vessels; 1.3.3 Nanolignocellulosic Materials; 1.3.4 Clay Nanotubes; 1.3.5 Photocatalysis; 1.3.6 Nanobioremediation; 1.3.7 Disinfectants; 1.3.8 Wastewater Treatment; 1.3.9 Nanobarcode Technology; 1.3.9.1 Biological Applications of Nanobarcodes; 1.3.9.2 Non-Biological Applications of Nanobarcodes; 1.3.9.3 Quantum Dots for Staining Bacteria |
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1.3.10 Biosensors1.3.10.1 Rapid Detection Biosensors; 1.3.10.2 Enzymatic Biosensors; 1.3.11 Electronic Nose; 1.3.12 Gold Nanoparticles; 1.4 Nanotechnology and Research Trends in Water Quality Management; 1.4.1 Nano-oligodynamic Metallic Particles; 1.4.2 Photocatalysis; 1.4.3 Desalination; 1.4.4 Removal of Heavy Metals; 1.4.5 Wireless Nanosensors; 1.5 Conclusion; References; Chapter 2: Nanotechnology Definitions, Research, Industry and Property Rights; 2.1 Introduction; 2.1.1 Nanoparticles Types; 2.1.1.1 Liposomes; 2.1.1.2 Dendrimers; 2.1.1.3 Nanoshells; 2.1.1.4 Nanowires |
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2.1.1.5 Fullerenes Based Derivatives2.1.1.6 Quantum Dots; 2.1.1.7 Gold Nanoparticles; 2.1.1.8 Carbon Nanotube; 2.1.1.9 Nanobiosensors; 2.2 Research Innovations; 2.2.1 Nanotechnology Biomedical Applications; 2.2.2 Nanotechnology in Agri-Food Production; 2.2.2.1 Nanotechnology for Crop Improvement; 2.2.2.2 Nanofoods; 2.2.3 Nanofertilizers; 2.2.4 Nanotechnological Applications in Agrowaste Reduction and Biofuels; 2.2.5 Nanoagrochemicals; 2.2.6 Nanomaterials Based Biosensor for Bacterial Contaminants in Milk; 2.2.7 Nanotechnology in Oil Industry; 2.2.8 Nanotechnology in Gas Industry |
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2.2.9 Nanotechnology in Textile Industry2.2.10 Nanotechnology in Food Industry; 2.2.11 Nanotechnology Based Cosmeceuticals; 2.3 Intellectual Property Rights in Nanotechnology; 2.3.1 Intellectual Property Rights Types; 2.3.1.1 Patent; 2.3.1.2 Copyright; 2.3.1.3 Industrial Design Right; 2.3.1.4 Plant Breeders' Rights; 2.3.1.5 Trademark; 2.3.1.6 Trade Dress; 2.3.1.7 Trade Secrets; 2.3.2 Issues and Challenges; 2.3.2.1 Broad Claims and Patents on Basic Inventions; 2.3.2.2 Multi-disciplinary and Multi-industrial Applications; 2.3.2.3 Difficulties in Identifying Nanotechnology Patents |
| Summary |
Nanotechnology is a fast-evolving discipline that already produces outstanding basic knowledge and industrial applications for the benefit of society. Whereas the first applications of nanotechnology have been developed mainly in material sciences, applications in the agriculture and food sectors are still emerging. Due to a rapid population growth there is a need to produce food and beverages in a more efficient, safe and sustainable way. Here, nanotechnology is a promising way to improve crop production, water quality, nutrition, packaging, and food security. There are actually few comprehensive reviews and clear textbooks on nanotechnology in agriculture, water, and food. In this book there are 10 chapters describing the synthesis and application of nanomaterials for health, food, and agriculture are presented. Nanomaterials with unique properties will dramatically improve agriculture and food production. Applications will include nanofertilisers to enhance plant growth and nanosensors to detect food contamination. An overall view of nanotechnology applications in agriculture, food, water, and environment are described in the first two chapters by Dasgupta et al. and Singh. Health and environmental applications of nanotechnology are presented in chapters 3-5. Shukla and Iravani review green methods to synthesize metal nanoparticles, and give applications to water purification, in chapter 3. The removal of up to 95% of contaminants by nanoparticles, nanotubes and nanostructured membranes is described by Naghdi et al. in chapter 4. Yoti et al. then review nanosensors for the detection of pathogenic bacteria in chapter 5. Those nanosensors can be used as biodiagnostics to control food and water quality. Food applications of nanoscience are presented in chapters 6 and 7 by Kuswandi and Sarkhar et al. Kuswandi explain in chapter 6 that nanomaterials can improve packaging quality and that nanosensors can detect freshness and contanimants. The use of nanoparticles to protect ingredients such as vitamins, flavours, and antimicrobials is reviewed by Sarkhar et al. in chapter 7 |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed August 29, 2016) |
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Nanotechnology.
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Agricultural innovations.
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Food industry and trade -- Technological innovations
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Microbiology (non-medical)
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Agricultural science.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Engineering (General)
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Reference.
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Agricultural innovations
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Food industry and trade -- Technological innovations
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Nanotechnology
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Ranjan, Shivendu
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Dasgupta, Nandita (Environmental chemist), editor.
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Lichtfouse, Eric, editor
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| ISBN |
9783319393032 |
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3319393030 |
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3319393022 |
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9783319393025 |
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